2026 Projects

Currently a number of projects are under development for 2026.  Stay tuned for updates.   Oh, and if you are a WAC member & would like to participate in one or more of these projects, reach to the project leader's via our email list - Join. 

Half‑Scale Nike Smoke (Liam P.) – large-scale high-power build targeting BALLS.

April 1st Members Meeting Status Slide

ARLISS‑Style Payload Lifting Booster (James M.) – modular booster for iterative payload testing.

April 1st Members Meeting Status Slide

8× Orbital Transport Upscale Glider (Jim P. & Ken B.) – ambitious glider with potential free-flight or RC recovery.

April 1st Members Meeting Status Slide

Red Ryder Revival (Jack P.) – finishing and flying the 22’ fiberglass Red Ryder at BALLS.

April 1st Members Meeting Status Slide

Propulsion Research Initiative (Bryce C.) – member-driven experimental motor R&D projects.

April 1st Members Meeting Status Slide